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Jian S Sabripour1, Roberto A Martin2, Anthony Pasarin3

  • 1Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA.

Cureus
|January 9, 2026
PubMed
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Sinking skin flap syndrome, a complication after decompressive craniectomy, can be temporarily managed with a negative-pressure helmet. This novel approach relieved brain mass effect, prolonging survival and improving cognitive function in a patient.

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decompressive craniectomy (dc)intracranial pressuremidline shiftnegative pressure helmetsinking skin flap syndromesyndrome of trephined

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